An international perspective on STEM education

Universität zu Köln
Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät
A special course for students in teacher education programs and for other interested students:
An international perspective on STEM education: Experience, examples, and teaching approaches in the GLOBE program 1
This course presents a series of lectures and seminars conducted by international experts in science and science education. It particularly targets students interested in methods of inquirybased learning in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) disciplines, students interested in bilingual teaching approaches coupling science disciplines with English and
students interested in international cooperation in teaching professions. The lectures provide examples of integrating science and educational research. Using examples from current NASA earth
observing systems and other international space missions, the mutual benefit of integrating internationally recognized research projects with broad public participation is discussed, participation approaches are shown and the motivational aspects for STEM disciplines are addressed.
The Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) Program is a NASA led
international science and worldwide education program that provides students and the public
with the opportunity to participate in data collection and the scientific process as well as to contribute meaningfully to our understanding of the Earth system and global environment. Details
about the GLOBE program can be found at: www.globe.gov.
The goal of the course is:
a) to provide students in teacher education programs with an overview of international activities and teaching approaches in the context of environmental and science education
using GLOBE as a role model,
b) to establish an international network of students and scientists interested in fostering
STEM education and
c) to establish a network between the University of Cologne and GLOBE schools in Germany.
This course is comprised of three different parts: 1. Lecture, 2. Seminar 3. Teacher training.
The three parts are independent of each other. However, we recommend that students, admitted to the seminar, should also participate in the lectures.
a) lectures
Participation is open for all students of all faculties. Students earn 2 to 3 CP depending on
their study program for active participation. Active participation is documented by 1. Presence
in the lectures and 2. Writing a portfolio.
b) seminar / workshop
This part carries a workload of 3 CP. Credit points can be allocated for instance within the
modules “Studium Integrale” or “Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Grundlegung”. Enrolment is limited to 30 students and open for all students in science teacher education programs (students studying in a teacher education program of the science faculty). Grading will
be based upon the assignments given during the student lab / workshop.
c) GLOBE protocol training.
Participation is limited to 10 students. No credits are assigned to this class. However, students
will earn a GLOBE teacher training certificate, which entitles becoming a member in the
GLOBE program and actively participating in this program. This part is a combined event for
in-service teachers of current and prospective GLOBE schools and students, thus providing opportunities to exchanges ideas and build networks with (GLOBE) schools, both nationally and
internationally.
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Funding provided by the Science Faculty in its program improve the quality of teaching is greatly appreciated
Lecture Series: Großer Hörsaal Geo/Bio, Thursdays 16:00 – 18:00
To sign up please klick here: Sign-Up for the lecture
Date
Speaker
Title
29.10.2015
Prof. Dr. Karl Schneider,
Univ. of Cologne
GLOBE: Opportunities of STEM Education at UoC
05.11.2015
Dr. Russane Low, Institute
for Global Environmental
Strategies, Arlington, VA
Science Education and Public Outreach: Experience with the
GLOBE Program
12.11.2015
Dr. Joris Veenhoven, Univ.
Utrecht
Matthijs Begheyn, GLOBE
Netherlands Foundation
Developing a cross curricular learning trajectory for inquiry in
science education
19.11.2015
Prof. Dr. Kevin Czajkowski,
Univ. of Toledo
Researching the urban climate with GLOBE
26.11.2015
Verschiedene Dozenten MNF
Projekte zum Forschenden Lernen in den MINT Fächern
der UzK I
03.12.2015
Prof. Dr. Kevin O’Connor,
Mount Royal Univ., Calgary
Canada
Understanding the effects of participation in Environmental
Education programs upon societal participation
10.12.2015
Verschiedene Dozenten MNF
Projekte zum Forschenden Lernen in den MINT Fächern
der UzK II
17.12.2015
Jessica Taylor, NASA, Langley Research Center
GLOBE’s role in NASA's outreach strategy and its potentials for
elementary school education
14.01.2016
No Lecture
21.01.2016
Prof. Dr. Costas Cartalis,
Univ. of Athens
Mitigating climate change effects in cities: The role and
contribution of STEM education
28.01.2016
Anna Heyne-Mudrich, Vorsitzende GLOBE Verein
Deutschland
GLOBE an Schulen in Deutschland
04.02.2016
Prof. Dr. Michael Jabot, Fredonia State University of
New York
Conceptual diagnostic assessment tools in science education
11.02.2016
Dr. Erika Podest, JPL, California Institute of Technology
SMAP: Worldwide monitoring of surface soil moisture
Lectures with German titles are taught in German
For questions about the lecture series, please contact Prof. Dr. Karl Schneider
Seminar: Übungsraum II Rundbau Geographie, Fridays: 9:00 – 14:00
To sign up please klick here: Sign-Up for the seminar 2
Date
Speaker
Title
30.10.2015
Prof. Dr. Karl Schneider,
Univ. of Cologne
Working with GLOBE data and the GLOBE Web site
06.11.2015
Dr. Russane Low, Institute
for Global Environmental
Strategies, Arlington, VA
An online, asynchronous, large lecture format course promoting climate change understanding in undergraduate programs
13.11.2015
Matthijs Begheyn, GLOBE
Netherlands Foundation
Dr. Joris Veenhoven, Univ.
Utrecht
Teaching high school students to do scientific research
20.11.2015
Prof. Dr. Kevin Czajkowski,
Univ. of Toledo
Satellite observations and their use in Ohio schools
27.11.2015
Andreas Thiemer, Univ. of
Cologne
Die Rolle mathematisches Verfahren im Forschungsorientierten Lernansatz des GLOBE Projekts
04.12.2015
Prof. Dr. Kevin O’Connor,
Mount Royal Univ., Calgary
Canada
Methods to observe and quantify participation effects
11.12.2015
Andreas Thiemer, Univ. of
Cologne
Globe Literature and Publication Analysis
18.12.2015
Jessica Taylor, NASA, Langley Research Center
GLOBE teaching approaches in elementary schools
15.01.2016
Dr. Astrid Hensel, Univ. of
Cologne
MASS Best Practice Teaching Approaches in Schools
22.01.2016
Prof. Dr. Costas Cartalis,
Univ. of Athens
Science of cool cities: Examples of multidisciplinary approaches
29.01.2016
Anna Heyne Mudrich, Vorsitzende GLOBE Verein
Deutschland
GLOBE Lehrveranstaltungsformate an Gymnasien
05.02.2016
Prof. Dr. Michael Jabot, Fredonia State University of
New York
Impact of geospatial reasoning and place-based science learning
12.02.2016
Dr. Erika Podest, JPL, California Institute of Technology
The role of soil moisture in environmental education and research
Seminars with German titles are taught in German
For questions about the seminar, please contact Andreas Thiemer
In order to ensure fair and equal access to this seminar, admittance will be based on a quota for each discipline in
case that the demand exceeds 30 students.
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Signup and admission to the GLOBE Teacher Training is done through the GLOBE Website
GLOBE Teacher Training: Saturday 9:00 – 13:00
To sign up please klick here: Sign-Up for the teacher training
Date
Speaker
Title
Ort
07.11.2015
Dr. Russane Low, Institute
for Global Environmental
Strategies, Arlington, VA
GLOBE Protocols Biosphere:
Pulheimer Bach
21.11.2015
Prof. Dr. Kevin Czajkowski,
Univ. of Toledo
GLOBE Protocols Atmosphere:
Air Temperature, Surface Temperature and Relative Humidity
Pulheimer Bach
05.12.2015
Prof. Dr. Kevin O’Connor,
Mount Royal Univ., Calgary
Canada
GLOBE Protocols Atmosphere:
Clouds, Precipitation
Pulheimer Bach
19.12.2015
Jessica Taylor, NASA, Langley Research Center
GLOBE Protocols Biosphere:
Green-Up and Green-Down (in
phenology) for Elementary
Schools
Pulheimer Bach
23.01.2016
Prof. Dr. Karl Schneider,
Dr. Astrid Hensel
Univ. of Cologne
MASS Training Module
Übungsraum II,
Rundbau Geographie
30.01.2016
Anna Heyne Mudrich, Vorsitzende GLOBE Verein
Deutschland
Biosphere
Pulheimer Bach
13.02.2016
Dr. Erika Podest, JPL, California Institute of Technology
Soil Moisture: The SMAP Protocoll
Pulheimer Bach
For questions about the GLOBE teacher training, please contact Prof. Dr. Karl Schneider

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